Does your NIkon MB-D11 move? I have the new grip. I like it but it moves fore and aft... I have tighten the ring as best as I can. Ideas? other see this?
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I get the same "slop". Barely moves a fraction of a millimeter but enough to be annoying. It appears that many have this problem when I do a search. Seems many are coming up with clever ways to fix this...many are adding a thin piece of rubber to tighten everything up.
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Thanks Kevin. I actually ordered another one and same thing. 2022427 was first one. second I believe was near your serial number. Maybe it is the d7000?
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I put some electrical tape around the post and helps. It's just very disappointing for something you pay so much for. In comparison, I bought the Zeikos for my D90 and it doesn't have the same issue. Oh, and I paid only 50 bucks for it.
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Mine doesn't at all. There seems to be some sample variation. My serial number is 2027526, manufactured in January.
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Hi Michelle, I'll help you as best I can. I bought this by mistake (I have a D7100 and not a D7000), but I am going with the fact that there is probably not much between the MB-D11 and the MB-D15 as they look fairly similar. (I have the latter for my D7100). Mine weighs 9.3 oz (263.65 g) excluding batteries. It will take an additional Nikon battery, so the life you get out of that is the same as you would normally. (Remember, it does not come with a battery, you have to get those separately). I can also take 6 x AA batteries, but I cannot comment on the hours on that one. Hope that helps a bit. Hi Michelle, I'll help you as best I can. I bought this by mistake (I have a D7100 and not a D7000), but I am going with the fact that there is probably not much between the MB-D11 and the MB-D15 as they look fairly similar. (I have the latter for my D7100). Mine weighs 9.3 oz (263.65 g) excluding batteries. It will take an additional Nikon battery, so the life you get out of that is the same as you would normally. (Remember, it does not come with a battery, you have to get those separately). I can also take 6 x AA batteries, but I cannot comment on the hours on that one. Hope that helps a... » Read More Hi Michelle, I'll help you as best I can. I bought this by mistake (I have a D7100 and not a D7000), but I am going with the fact that there is probably not much between the MB-D11 and the MB-D15 as they look fairly similar. (I have the latter for my D7100). Mine weighs 9.3 oz (263.65 g) excluding batteries. It will take an additional Nikon battery, so the life you get out of that is the same as you would normally. (Remember, it does not come with a battery, you have to get those separately). I can also take 6 x AA batteries, but I cannot comment on the hours on that one. Hope that helps a bit. « Show Less
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Personally, I haven't had a problem with minor movement or taking a picture on the move, briefly stopping for the pic, and moving again. We just completed a trip to Europe, and the photos were fantastic. Sharp and clear. But I think it's up to you and how steady you think your hands are. Most new cameras today, like Sony, have image stabilization. But there is a point where stabilization and shaky become two different things.
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Exactly, I have the same experience. Once the lens focusing is a bit stiffer then the follow focus jumps up and down.The only solution is to replace this follow focus with the one without the quick release, as I did and I am quite satisfied now:Fotga upgrade DP500IIS dampen follow focus with A/B hard stop for DSLR CameraFotga upgrade DP500IIS dampen follow focus with A/B hard stop for DSLR Camera
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Nikon has fixed the issues, but Nikon has not ever mentioned any problems either so just double check if you order one. I brought one less then a month ago without any issue tested and passed. It was found that one of the alignment stations was not calibrating correctly and about 20% of the models were effected according to Thom Hogan.
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It does on mine.....I had to change a couple things around to do it though.....but it did work......It is easier to set up without the grip though. I use a Nikon D5100 with a grip and I have also changed my follow focus to the right side instead of the left like so many use. i find it easier to keep the camera steady if I am focusing with the right hand and keep my left of the grip of the shoulder rig. Yes I am right handed not left handed. Camera is on my right shoulder all the time. It WILL work with a grip on my D5100. Instead of the gears being horizontal from each other the follow focus gear comes slightly UNDER the other gear but still works fine. You might have to turn the follow focus around so the little box attached to it doesn't hit anything but it was no big deal. Took me about 5 min to figure it out. My matte box had to be extended the full amount but it still worked. It may not with some other models or some other lens but I love mine! Great rig for the money! btw.......I have found that for most shoots the Matte box isn't worth the trouble. I only use when I really have too!
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Thanks, Philip. I kept mine, still really pleased. Learned that shooting in "Auto" is my best friend right now (clear crisp photos at any distance from macro to nearly all zoom), but glad to hear the "shaken when stirred" is not a sign of something wrong, or about to go wrong. Best wishes.
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I have the viewfinder. After using it a couple of times on NEX-3, it magnetized the autofocus motor. I stopped using it immidiately. For few weeks I could not use the camera with autofocus because the AF motor was unstable and oscillating. If you could demagnetized and just attach it with the bottom screw then you might have it working well.
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I've had good use if it. In fact, I just finished using it just last week. Have you tried the steady cam option on your dslr? have you tried it on another vehicle? when my footage started getting shaky, my vehicle obviously had suspension issues.
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Hi Kayla,I try to share my experience if it can help you. I bought this adapter few months back so I can use my Spny alpha lenses on my Nikon F mount. It seems you Need to open up on the adapter to allow more light into the sensor. Notice the 7 white dots on the adapter? Try to turn to the darkest dot. However it seems to allow some light leak into the picture and it is not easy to turn it to the dot and stay there. Seems the barrel moves back to white dot so I use slow tap to keep it in place. Rather sloppy.What do you mean by horrible? Do you mean the image looks darker? I hope it helps. Hi Kayla,I try to share my experience if it can help you. I bought this adapter few months back so I can use my Spny alpha lenses on my Nikon F mount. It seems you Need to open up on the adapter to allow more light into the sensor. Notice the 7 white dots on the adapter? Try to turn to the darkest dot. However it seems to allow some light leak into the picture and it is not easy to turn it to the dot and stay there. Seems the barrel moves back to white dot so I use slow tap to keep it in place. Rather sloppy.What do you mean by horrible? Do you mean the image looks... » Read More Hi Kayla,I try to share my experience if it can help you. I bought this adapter few months back so I can use my Spny alpha lenses on my Nikon F mount. It seems you Need to open up on the adapter to allow more light into the sensor. Notice the 7 white dots on the adapter? Try to turn to the darkest dot. However it seems to allow some light leak into the picture and it is not easy to turn it to the dot and stay there. Seems the barrel moves back to white dot so I use slow tap to keep it in place. Rather sloppy.What do you mean by horrible? Do you mean the image looks darker? I hope it helps. « Show Less
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Mine was a legit Nikon Grip. I think third parties make grips for it but dont claim they are made by Nikon, unless you know something I dont? I read the other answer and mine was none of that. I also bought from Beach Camera through Amazon, they are a solid company I bought many Nikon items from!
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i finally sent it to the nikon repair center (look on their main website for information) along with a photocopy of my warranty card and they fixed it and returned it. i hope yours is still on warranty! otherwise i have no idea how much it would cost to fix it. i've lost the "fun" momentum anyway and no longer even enjoy it. a hundred dollars down the drain. good luck with yours.
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Thanks Conway, I was so happy to see your post it gave me the push to order the Nikon D700 today from B&H.; This is my first full frame camera and I just wanted to make sure that I was making the right decision. I was mostly leaning toward the Nikon but had to consider the Mark 2. Thanks again for your help.
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Ed. It's really hard for me to ascertain what the problem is from your inquiry. Are you having a hard time moving the focus ring forward and back? The one on my Tokina moves smoothly and locks into place with a nice snap. You jut pull the ring toward you when you want manual focus and push away from the camera for auto focus.
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I've been flipping back and forth between the SD800 and the A710. And, your pics are now making me lean towards the A710. Two must-haves for my first digital camera are a view finder and image stabilization. Just one question for you, cjw333. I noticed that a couple of your motion shots were blurry. Was the stabilizer on? Thanks for sharing your photos. They're awesome.
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First review I've found for the new modelhttp://cliffmautner.typepad.com/my_weblog/2009/10/101309-the-new-nikon-70200mm-f28g-ed-vrii.html
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On my D7100 the hotshoe cover tends to get in the way if you shoot flash often, also get in the way of the battery grip and needs some trimming to allow the grip to seat. I have used for about 3 months so far and no signs of loosening yet